Jurisdiction Context
This zone is currently grouped under Fulton County Primary inside Fulton County. In counties with city-level zoning authorities, standards can vary across jurisdictions even when zone labels look similar.
Comparative Market Context
At FAR 0.45, this zone allows 38% more floor area ratio than the Fulton County commercial zone average of 0.72 — a trade-off that typically correlates with more conservative built form.
This zone allows 14% less lot coverage than the Fulton County commercial zone average (70%), reflecting a constraint that typically encourages structured parking or multi-story building formats.
There are 14 total zoning designations in Fulton County, of which 3 are commercial. M-1 is among the most flexible for commercial uses. This zone accounts for approximately 22.1% of all commercially zoned parcels in the county.
At Fulton County's average land value of $52.6/sf and a FAR of 0.45, the implied land cost per buildable square foot in M-1 p5_zones is approximately $116.89/sf — a mid-market entry point relative to regional commercial land benchmarks.
Development Standards
| Requirement | Standard | Notes / Conditions | Code Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
Front Setback From ROW |
30 ft | §4.44 | |
Rear Setback Interior lot |
20 ft | §4.44 | |
Side Setback Interior / Corner |
5 / 25 ft | Zero interior common; corner varies | §4.44 |
Building Height Max by-right |
50 ft | §4.44 | |
Floor Area Ratio (FAR) |
0.45 | §4.44 | |
Impervious Surface Max lot coverage |
60% | Stormwater retention required for remainder | §4.44 |
Min. Lot Size |
20,000 sf | 100 ft min. frontage | §4.44 |
Parking: Retail Per 1,000 sf GLA |
0.5 spaces | Shared parking may reduce; ADA per IBC | §4.44 |
Permitted Uses
The M-1 zone's permitted use schedule for Fulton County, GA is currently being verified from source documents.
No byright uses recorded for this zone yet.
No conditional uses recorded for this zone yet.
No prohibited uses recorded for this zone yet.
Zoning Map — M-1 in Fulton County
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National Benchmarks
M-1 in Fulton County compared to equivalent commercial zones nationally (n = 2,841 zones across 50 states).
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